South Africa's surprise decision to kick off Saturday's Test by deliberately infringing and handing Italy a scrum drew criticism from Italy head coach Gonzalo Quesada.
Schoolboy friends Siphosethu Mnebelele and Vusi Moyo are forming an integral part of the Junior Springboks’ World Rugby U20 Championship campaign in Italy.
Springbok scrumhalf Grant Williams didn't miss a beat when he was back on the field for the first time in three months after recovering from a neck injury.
Springbok Women’s performance coach Swys de Bruin was realistic following their loss to Canada at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday.
The Springboks shrugged off an early red card to easily see off a spirited but outmatched Italian outfit 45-0 in front of a raucous Nelson Mandela Bay crowd.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus was happy to be proven wrong about 'Assist King' Willie le Roux.